Sarintip “Jazz” Singsanong came to Los Angeles in 1979 with $200 and a suitcase. Like many immigrants, she also came with a head full of recipes from her village–in this case, Pak Panang in southern Thailand. Among her 12 siblings, she was known for her cooking: “Everything I make, I make delicious,” she says. One [...]

Fry the garlic and chilli in 1 tbsp olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the cumin and mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, kidney beans and 200ml water, stir and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the green beans and cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce is thickened and veg is [...]